About All Saints · Saint Peters, Missouri
All Saints Catholic Parish is a historic Catholic community in Saint Peters, Missouri, founded in 1823 by French and French-Canadian settlers who first gathered on the east bank of Dardenne Creek. Originally known as St. Peters Church, it was renamed All Saints Church in 1856 and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The parish serves families in St. Charles County with a parish school, faith formation programs, a cemetery and columbarium, an Our Lady of the Lourdes Grotto, and a wide range of ministries. The current pastor is Fr. John Schneier, who began his service in 2024 as Parochial Administrator. Mass is offered multiple times throughout the week, with reconciliation on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons and Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday evenings.
- Established
- 1823
- Patron
- All Saints
- Rector
- Rev. John Schneier (Parochial Administrator, since 2024)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Why belong here
All Saints is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the St. Louis region, with deep roots tracing back to 1823 and a continual Catholic presence in St. Peters since 1815. Families find a full life of faith here: a parish school serving preschool through junior high, the Sanctify (formerly PSR) faith formation program for K–8 students, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, Totus Tuus, and sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. Add a caring clergy team led by Fr. John Schneier, weekday and Sunday Masses, Tuesday evening Adoration and Confession, an annual parish picnic, a 5K, a car show, and an active cemetery and columbarium — and you have a multi-generational parish where newcomers, longtime residents, and seekers are all invited to 'grow in holiness and eventually become saints in heaven.'
Mass times at All Saints
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 7:00–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday 4:00–4:45 p.m.
- By appointment (call 636-397-1440 ext. 1)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 7:00–8:00 p.m.
About All Saints Catholic Parish
All Saints is a parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis located at 7 McMenamy Road in St. Peters, Missouri. The parish's stated mission is to help every family 'grow in holiness and eventually become saints in heaven,' grounded in the Catholic faith and the person of Jesus Christ. Whether you are new to the area, a lifelong resident, or exploring a relationship with God, the parish family welcomes you into community life through Sunday and weekday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation for all ages, and a wide variety of ministries and events.
- Address: 7 McMenamy Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
- Phone: (636) 397-1440
- Fax: (636) 397-1421
- Pastor: Fr. John Schneier (Parochial Administrator since 2024)
- Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sun by appointment
History and Heritage
Catholics have worshipped along Dardenne Creek since 1815. The congregation was formally organized in 1823 as St. Peters Church, soon outgrowing a log house and then a flood-prone second church. A larger third church on the hill — the present site — was built in 1855–1856, with the name changed to All Saints Church in 1856. Each generation has left its mark: a 1876 stone church, a rectory, convent, parish school, gymnasium and Parish Center, and — in 2023 — a joyful celebration of the parish's 200th anniversary under Fr. Donald Wester.
- 1815: First Catholic settlers donate land on Dardenne Creek
- 1823: St. Peters Church formally organized; patron St. Peter the Prince of the Apostles
- 1834: Second church built on the west side of the creek (directed by Fr. Verreydt, S.J.)
- 1855–1856: Third (current-site) church built on the hill
- 1856: Parish renamed All Saints Church
- 1874–1876: Fourth church constructed; first Mass in 1876; interior completed 1882
- 1880: Picnic grounds acquired on Mexico Road
- 1903: Rectory built; 1915: Convent built; 1919: New school
- 1977: New school classrooms; 1979: Rectory (now Parish Office)
- 1989: Parish Center and Gymnasium built
- 2008: New rectory completed on the site of the former convent
- 2023: 200th Anniversary celebration
- 2024: Fr. John Schneier begins service as Parochial Administrator
Anniversary Milestones
All Saints has marked its enduring Catholic witness with commemorative books and celebrations at major milestones, gathering parishioners around the long story of faith on Dardenne Creek.
- 100th Anniversary (1923) — Centennial commemorative book published
- 175th Anniversary (1998) — Celebration book released
- 190th Anniversary (2013) — Anniversary booklet
- 200th Anniversary (2023) — Celebration Mass and commemorative calendar
Leadership and Clergy
The parish is led by Fr. John Schneier, who began service as Parochial Administrator in 2024 after Fr. Donald Wester's long tenure. He is assisted by a retired priest in residence and a team of permanent deacons, supported by a Parish Office staff that includes a School Principal, Director of Faith Formation, Assistant Director of Faith Formation, and Coordinator of Youth Ministries.
- Rev. John Schneier — Pastor (Parochial Administrator)
- Rev. Robert Suit — Retired
- Deacon Jorge Perez — Permanent Deacon
- Deacon Stephen Yallaly — Permanent Deacon
- Deacon Gary Meyerkord — Retired Deacon
- TJ Mesler — Director of Faith Formation (636-397-1440 x226)
- Isabelle Roberts — Assistant Director of Faith Formation (x228)
- Caitlyn Ulery — Coordinator of Youth Ministries
- School Principal — Dr. Melvin Bishop
- Emily Banks — (parish staff, per Leadership and Staff page)
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith Formation at All Saints is presented as 'the living work of the Church: helping every person encounter Jesus Christ, grow as His disciple, receive the grace of the sacraments, and live as a saint in the heart of the world.' The parish's K–8 program has been rebranded from PSR to Sanctify, while Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides a Montessori-based approach rooted in Scripture, liturgy, and the sacred space of the Atrium. A new Level I Atrium is being developed for the full-time school.
- Sanctify (formerly PSR) — K–8 weekly formation with classroom instruction, prayer, sacramental preparation, and family formation
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) — Montessori-based for early-childhood
- New Level I Atrium at All Saints School (in development)
- Sacramental Preparation — Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation
- OCIA for adults
- Adult Faith Formation and retreats
- Director of Faith Formation: TJ Mesler (x226)
Children, Youth, and School
Beyond Sunday formation, All Saints invests in young disciples through Vacation Bible School, Totus Tuus – Totally Yours Camp, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and a dedicated Youth Ministry coordinated by Caitlyn Ulery. These programs complement All Saints Catholic School, which serves preschool through junior high on the parish campus.
- Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- Totus Tuus – Totally Yours Camp
- Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Youth Ministry
- All Saints Catholic School (Preschool through Junior High)
- School Principal: Dr. Melvin Bishop
Parish Ministries and Committees
The parish website invites parishioners to 'click on a category below to see the specific ministries and committees' and emphasizes that 'leaders, members, and volunteers of our ministries and committees help our parish, school, and our community by providing a rich contribution to our faith by serving others and calling others to serve.' The work is described as 'diverse, rewarding, and there is something for everyone.'
- Liturgical ministries (typical of parish life — Mass, Adoration, etc.)
- Faith formation catechists and aides
- School volunteer and support ministries
- Outreach, service, and fellowship groups (per Ministries & Committees page)
- Annual picnic, Car Show, and 5K event committees
Sacraments
All Saints prepares parishioners for the seven Catholic sacraments through the Faith Formation Office, with separate tracks for children (Sanctify and sacramental preparation) and adults (OCIA). Reconciliation is offered weekly on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons, with appointments available by calling the parish office.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
- OCIA — Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Cemetery, Columbarium, and Grotto
The parish maintains an on-site Cemetery and Columbarium, dating back to the earliest days of the parish (with continuous Catholic use of the grounds since 1823). A peaceful Our Lady of the Lourdes Grotto is also part of the parish's outdoor sacred spaces, offering a prayerful setting for devotion.
- All Saints Church Cemetery — established 1823, active parish cemetery (St. Charles County)
- Columbarium on parish grounds
- Our Lady of the Lourdes Grotto for prayer and devotion
Parish Events and Community Life
All Saints hosts an active community calendar, headlined by the annual All Saints Parish Picnic with its Car Show, Kid Zone, Live Auction, and St. John the Beloved 5K (run by MSE Racing). Other offerings include a parish podcast ('All Saints Shining Through the Years') and opportunities to reserve meeting or event space on the campus.
- Annual Parish Picnic (raffle, Kid Zone, live auction, Car Show, 5K)
- All Saints Car Show
- St. John the Beloved 5K with MSE Racing
- Podcast: 'All Saints Shining Through the Years'
- Reserve a meeting or event space on campus
Contact and Getting Involved
The parish office is the main hub for parish registration, scheduling, and general inquiries. Office hours are generous Monday through Saturday, with Sunday available by appointment. Newcomers can register through the Parish Registration Form, and parishioners are invited to grow in faith through the many ministries, formation programs, and events described across the parish website.
- Address: 7 McMenamy Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
- Phone: (636) 397-1440
- Fax: (636) 397-1421
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sun by appointment
- Parish Registration Form available on the website
- Meeting/event space reservations available through the parish office
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Francis Neils1818–
Appointed by Bishop Louis William Dubourg as first shepherd of St. Peter's Parish on the lower Dardenne.
- Rev. Father Verreydt, S.J.1830s
Jesuit missionary who directed construction of the second, west-side church in 1834.
- Fr. Nicholas Staudinger
Helped complete the church's interior by 1882.
- Fr. Conrad Rotter
Helped complete the church's interior by 1882.
- Fr. Louis Kertz1975–1981
- Fr. Robert Argent1981–1986
- Fr. Ron Chochol1986–1991
- Fr. Michael Henning1991–2005
Played a key role in shaping the parish's modern era.
- Fr. Donald Wester2005–2024
Played a key role in shaping the parish's modern era.
- Fr. John Schneier2024–
Current Parochial Administrator.